Cumbria’s got talent

Alistair is a young Cumbrian musician who has already made an inspiring start in his musical journey. Alistair leads the Westmorland Youth Orchestra, and is now a member of the National Youth Orchestra. We asked him about his experiences so far: What instruments do you play? Violin is my first […]

Sarah was born and grew up near Hesket Newmarket, where her parents still live. She is starting out on her career as a professional Cellist and is already a successful chamber musician with a particular interest in new music. You can hear Sarah play with Flautist Meera Maharaj on 8th […]

Melanie is our Feature Musician this month. Let us know if you know of any inspiring Cumbrian musicians who we can feature. Melanie has lived in Cumbria all her life. She recently visited Ullswater Community College with BBC Radio Cumbria presenter Tom Salmon to present a workshop in partnership with […]

This month we’re featuring Taran – a young Cumbrian fiddler, currently studying Traditional Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. What instruments do you play? I play fiddle and I sing. I used to play mandolin, bouzouki and guitar too but I’m a little out of practice! How and when did you first become […]

Magdalena is a freelance violinst, teacher and member of the Consone Quartet. She started violin lessons in Brampton just before she turned 5, and took part in Cumbria Youth Orchestra, Carlisle Music Centre and Carlisle Cathedral Youth Choir. What instruments do you play? I play the violin, the baroque […]

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Upcoming Events

At a time when Creativity is feeling the squeeze in schools, we bring it into the spotlight at our annual Music Conference with a theme of ‘Cultivating Creativity’. We have invited inspiring speakers and workshop leaders from around the country – experts in composition, singing, folk ensembles and STEAM to[...]

We are delighted to welcome back our summer tutor, Joe Browne, to lead all the sessions this academic year Dates: 28 September, 2 November, 25 January, 14 March, 2 May, 20 June. There is a possible residential on 11 – 12 July. New students are welcome

We are delighted to welcome back our summer tutor, Joe Browne, to lead all the sessions this academic year Dates: 28 September, 2 November, 25 January, 14 March, 2 May, 20 June. There is a possible residential on 11 – 12 July. New students are welcome